“What could I say? I knew if I gave the wrong answer — I mean...” – Frank Marino, Casino ... Movie Quotes Database

[Narrating, when asked by Remo if Nicky's having an affair with Ginger]

What could I say? I knew if I gave the wrong answer — I mean, Nicky, Ginger, Ace — all of 'em could wind up getting killed. Because there's one thing about these old-timers: they don't like any **** around with the other guys' wives. It's bad for business. So I lied. Even though I knew that by lying to Gaggi, I could wind up getting killed too.

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